The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-11-10
TOWN AND COUNTRY.
LOCAL LAcoNIcS PICKED UP HERE AND
THERE BY OUR EAGLE-EYED
REPORTERS.
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those three little WORDS, OHub TIC uOoi p!
Every business man in Henderson should
have an advertisement in the GOLD LEAF.
The Board of County Commissioners
were in session Monday. The usual rou-
tine of business was transacted.
Give us more factories and shops that
employ labor These are what we want to
build up the town and community.
Mrs. r. L. Daingerfeld and her sister
Miss Fanny Campbell, left last Thursday
for Fayetteville to spend some weeks.
Our farmers seem 70 be in better spirits
now than in the past. Both cotton and to-
baccO are 'panning" out very satisfactory.
From every direction we hear accounts
of the loss of bridges and the great damage
done crops on the low lands by the late
rains.
Read the attractive new advertisement
of 5. & e. Watkins in this issue. They
have something to say of interest to their
customers.
Cotton always commands the highest
market price when sold in Henderson. Our
market is equal to any in giving the highest
figures for the staple.
His many friends are pleased to see Mr..
d. ii. Mangum here again. Since leaving
Henderson he has been engaged ir business
in Roanoke City, Va.
Only the true and brave have absolute
faith in Others" Now we know why we
believe the last delinquent on our books
will some day pay up
The GOLD LEAF continues to popularize
itself, Judging by the way new subscribers
come in and the alacrity with which old
ones pay up and renew.
Remember the special service for gentle
men at the Presbyterian church tomorrow
evening. The males generally are cordial
~ invited to be present.
Leaves have their time to fall, and wood
to rise and now is that time. Judging from
the appearance OF the trees and the size of
the loads of wood brought lii for sale.
A number of people will 60 from here to
Raleigh Saturday to see the big show. Such
a circus as 5. IL. Barretts is not to be
missed when it strikes as near us as that.
Mrs. Ward and her daughter Miss Mag
gle, of Raleigh, mother and sister of our
young tOwnsman Mr.. Frank Ward, are
guests of Mrs. E. G. Davis in Henderson
See advertisement of real estate sale by
L. Il. Hicks, attorney. This is valuable
property and the sale should attract atten
ton. See advertisement for full descrip-
ton.
Henderson wants more manufacturing
enterprises, to give employment to greater
numbers of people. Give us these and our
town will grow and prosper greatly beyond
its present limits.
George Eliot, the distinguished female
author, must have had the country news
paper publisher in view when she said:
''There's many good bit O work done
with sad heart
Mrs r. Van Deyenter who has been on
visit to Edention her former home, re-
turned last week, bringing her sister, Miss
C1aud Woodland, and cousin, Miss Jennie
PendletOn, with her
Our popular mercantile friend Mr.. Sam
Watkins, has been indispOSed for several
days and confined to his home. The GOLD
LEAF hopes soon to see his pleasant coun-
telance on our streets again.
Our streets need attention badly Step
ping stones ought to be put at ali the prom
inent street crossings. This is matter
that should be attended to-and before the
bad weather of winter sets in:
a multiplicity of small industries would
greatly increase IIenderson's trade, besides
giving steady employment to large num-
berS of persons. Let us bend every effort
in the direction of securing these.
PatrOniZe those business men who think
your trade of enough consequence to ask
for it through the columns of the GOLD
LEAF. The liberal advertiser is very apt
TO be liberal man to deal with.
The money circulation of the United
States was expanded during October to the
amount of SI3. O26 $50" This is gratifying
intelligence. But the public purse-strings
will bear stretching some more yet.
1t sounds we'll to hear talk about another
railroad to Henderson. A road from here
to Danville would indeed be big thing
for our town. From present indications the
prospect of such road is encouraging.
Mr.. Henry I. Jordan came back from
AAhNAAAS AoluiVoS 1lC "oLD LEAr lc
GretS to learn that his condition does mo-
seem to he much improved. 1t was hoped
the change would prove beneficial to him
If you are subscriber to this paper, and
owe for it, don't forget the printer wher
you come to town and sell your tobacco
He needs the money due him and you
should let him have it as soon as you ar,
able.
Trade is much better among our mer
chants this fall than it was last. The vol
ume of business increases every year. tn,
reputation and influence of our business
men are more far-reaching and effective
than ever before.
If you want a nice writing desk or bool
case made go to see Mr.. II. A. Draper. Ii,
can duplicate any pattern-or make you al
original design-at much less cost than yol
can buy the same article ready made. AM
his work cannot be discounted.
1t was with genuine pleasure that W
shook the hand of Brother Buck" Greg
DRY of the TorchEigat who was in our tow
Saturday. The GOLD LEAF is glad to know
that he is much improved and is fast re
gaining his health and strength.
COoper'S new warehouse is lighted will
gas, manufactured on the premises